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Allergy Immunotherapy & the Microbiome

with Dr. Jennifer Villwock

Could the key to more effective allergy therapies lie in the nasal microbiome? In this episode of BackTable ENT, Dr. Jennifer Villwock from Kansas University Medical Center discusses the intricacies of treating allergies and sinus issues with hosts Dr. Ashley Agan and Dr. Gopi Shah.

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BackTable, LLC (Producer). (2025, February 25). Ep. 212 – Allergy Immunotherapy & the Microbiome [Audio podcast]. Retrieved from https://www.backtable.com

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Podcast Contributors

Dr. Jennifer Villwock

Dr. Jennifer Villwock is an associate professor of otolaryngology at University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas.

Dr. Gopi Shah

Dr. Gopi Shah is a pediatric otolaryngologist and the co-host of BackTable ENT.

Dr. Ashley Agan

Dr. Ashley Agan is an otolaryngologist in Dallas, TX.

Synopsis

Dr. Villwock begins by highlighting the importance of personalized medicine and the role of the microbiome in immunotherapy. Topics include topical and oral probiotics, the nasal microbiome, intralymphatic immunotherapy, and the significance of accurate allergy testing. Dr. Villwock also shares insights on sublingual and subcutaneous immunotherapy, the future of allergy treatments, and the impact of environmental factors on sinus health.

Timestamps

00:00 - Introduction
01:53 - Understanding the Sinus Microbiome
04:34 - The Role of the Microbiome in Health
09:31 - Challenges in Microbiome Research
23:21 - Clinical Decision-Making in Antibiotic Use
25:07 - Exploring Probiotics & Dietary Factors for Sinus Health
30:12 - Immunotherapy and Microbiome
35:47 - Allergy Testing Methods
41:40 - Future Directions in Immunotherapy
44:18 - Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Resources

Jennifer Villwock Profile
https://www.kumc.edu/jvillwock.html

AAOA 2025 Explorers Course in Allergy and Immunology, Vail, CO. March 27-29, 2025
https://www.aaoallergy.org/education/aaoa-explorers-course-2025/

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